Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth, CT is a delight for the senses. The beauty, the smells, the serenity -- a visit to this New England gem is as relaxing as the name suggests.
On our recent visit we could smell the lavender as soon as we pulled in the long driveway. It was like when you get close to the beach and everyone rolls down the car windows to smell the sea! In July the fields are in full bloom and the lavender scent just hangs in the air (the bloom begins in June and can continue through August).
The farm is a beautiful place to spend an hour just walking the paths between the lavender beds, enjoying the giant chess board, swinging on the giant wooden tree swing, and visiting with the chickens and bumblebees. There are a few picnic tables where you can enjoy your lunch. The kids loved exploring the farm. There is a grassy path that loops around the pond that makes for a nice little nature walk. There is also a beautiful gift shop that carries all things lavender (of course). We took home some of the lavender lemonade (so good), and lavender body products. It's a great place to pick out a special gift.
Lavender Pond Farm is the perfect place to unwind and just enjoy the beauty of the natural world. It's a nice place to let the kids roam and explore as long as they understand that they need to stay on the paths and not enter the flower beds or pull on the plants. Do NOT forget your camera. Such a beautiful spot for photos. The grounds are stroller friendly. There are porta-potties in the parking lot. Leashed dogs are welcome to visit too. There is no cost to visit the grounds and no parking fee.
It's amazing to realize this farm is relatively new. The first lavender plants were only set in place in June 2014. You can find more information about their events and specials by following their Facebook page.
Lavender Pond Farm is located at 318 Roast Meat Hill Road in Killingworth, CT. The farm is open to visitors seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The farm season runs from Mother's Day until Christmas. It's located about 20 minutes away from Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. You can easily combine the two in one road trip.
#roadtripworthy #getoutside #supportyourfarmers
Thanks so much for visiting and for this terrific post. We loved the "roll the windows" down analogy. I used to do that!
Posted by: Lavender Pond Farm | 07/16/2017 at 08:09 AM
Hope to visit lavender farm soon
Posted by: Bonnie smith Neilson | 07/21/2017 at 08:17 AM